especially

== English == === Alternative forms === esp., esp (abbreviation) esp, espc (Internet slang) === Etymology === From especial + -ly. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɪˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/, /əˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/, /ɛsˈpɛʃ.(ə.)li/ (nonstandard, proscribed) IPA(key): /ɪkˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/, /ɛkˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ === Adverb === especially (comparative more especially, superlative most especially) (manner) In a special manner; specially. (focus) Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal. (focus) Used to place greater emphasis upon someone or something. ==== Synonyms ==== (special manner): (particularly): in particular; see also Thesaurus:specifically (emphasis): first and foremost; see also Thesaurus:above all ==== Related terms ==== especial special specialist specialty 'specially ==== Translations ==== === See also === esp